Cryptographic Passcode Reset

a technology of encrypted passcodes and reset keys, applied in the field of protecting secured assets, can solve problems such as loss of stored and encrypted data, malfunction of authentication process, and loss of electronic data

Active Publication Date: 2015-01-08
SAIFE
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Benefits of technology

Ensures secure access to controlled assets without exposing the original passcode, preserving encrypted data and preventing unauthorized access by using cryptographic recovery splits to recreate the passcode, even when the original fails, and allows seamless transition to a new passcode for continued data security.

Problems solved by technology

Several problems arise when the authentication process malfunctions, such as when a user forgets a password, a token fails to work, or biometric match failure.
Furthermore with respect to electronic data, stored and encrypted data will be lost, when a security system uses the passcode as an input for a data encryption algorithm or other secure transformation function.
Users are encumbered with security features that require users to remember passwords, carry tokens, or utilize biometric features, so it is inevitable that such authentication methods regularly malfunction.
Existing authentication methods are vulnerable to misuse when a user attempts to recover a passcode after the authentication method fails to function, such as when the user forgets a password, has a malfunctioning token, or experiences a biometric match failure.
The password is thus vulnerable to disclosure to unauthorized users by means of attacks on the server, database, or the copy sent to the user.
The password is also vulnerable to disclosure by unauthorized users from insider threats that lookup or reset the password from within the access control system.
Furthermore, stored encrypted data will be permanently lost if the security system used the password as an input to the encryption algorithm and the original password was not stored in backup, or the user's stored encrypted data is susceptible to decryption by an unauthorized user with access to the stored password in backup.

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[0016]The following describes the details of the invention. Although the following description will proceed with reference being made to illustrative embodiments, many alternatives, modifications, and variations thereof will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended that the claimed subject matter be viewed broadly. Examples are provided as reference and should not be construed as limiting. The term “such as” when used should be interpreted as “such as, but not limited to.”

[0017]FIG. 1 is a diagram of an exemplary embodiment for a method 100 to create a passcode 105 allowing a user 110 access to controlled assets 120 within an access control system 130. The user 110 described throughout this specification may include a person, or an automated system controlled by computer software or other artificial intelligence. The controlled assets 120 may be physical assets such as a building, locked room, safe, or file cabinet; or an electronic asset such as data sto...

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This invention provides a novel method, system, and apparatus allowing an authorized user access to controlled assets when a passcode method malfunctions, such as when a user forgets a password, a token malfunction, or a biometric mismatch. The invention allows temporary access to an access control system without knowing the password and without sending the user the password or a new random password. The user is able to set a new password without knowing the previous password. Furthermore, stored encrypted data is preserved and made accessible once again via the new passcode. This invention works for many authentication methods such as restoring access when a password, token, access card, or biometric sample is used.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation application to non-provisional application Ser. No. 13 / 671,534 filed Nov. 7, 2012 which is currently pending and related to and claimed priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 628,996 filed Nov. 10, 2011.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to the field of protecting secured assets, and particularly a method and system for creating a passcode to allow a user access to controlled assets and a passcode recovery process for when the source of the passcode fails to function.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The protection of valuable assets is vital for government, private entities and individuals. Valuable assets are commonly protected by various access control systems to ensure that access to the assets are limited to only authorized persons. This includes protecting physical assets such as research labs with expensive equipment and file cabinets containing sen...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F21/45H04L9/08
CPCH04L9/0863G06F21/45H04L9/0866H04L9/0897G06F21/34G06F2221/2131H04L9/0861G06F21/604
InventorLINDTEIGEN, TY
OwnerSAIFE